Program Options
Program Options
At PIE, we have two options for you to consider:
1. Home-Based Learning
Home-Based Learning is for learners who want to primarily learn at home. These learners are often supported by accessing third-party service providers, such as art or swimming lessons.
Supervision and facilitation of daily learning is organized by the parent, with support and regular check-ins from the assigned PIE teacher.
Parents work together with the teacher to develop an individualized Student Learning Plan (SLP) for each child based on grade-specific learning standards. The curriculum is set by the BC Ministry of Education, and PIE teachers help students and parents find meaningful and engaging ways to approach the curriculum and show what they know.
Work samples are presented to the teacher for assessment, and Learning Updates are issued based on these samples.
We strive to establish a relationship with families that feels collaborative. We want to support you in facilitating your child's learning journey, however that may look.
Funding
Home-Based Learners can access up to $600 per child to support learning at home and in the community.
Additional resources are available for students with an inclusive education designation to help them meet the goals and objectives of their Individual Education Plan (IEP). Your child's Inclusive Education Teacher will work with you to create the plan and arrange supports and/or resources based on the needs of the learner.
2. In-Person Opportunities
At PIE, we offer programs with In-Person Opportunities in many locations throughout B.C., which are led by our teachers.
All programs are designed to foster positive relationships with an attachment-based foundation in a calm and caring classroom environment where students have choice and autonomy in their learning.
Attendance is always optional, with a high level of expectation that students follow the teacher's lead and are kind and inclusive toward others, in accordance with our Code of Conduct. Parents are always welcome to attend as well, especially if their child wants or needs them.
In-Person Opportunities are designed to augment the home learning experience and do not cover the entire curriculum.
Teachers plan engaging and fun learning activities across many areas of study. Parents are responsible for organizing the rest of the learning at home and arranging learning opportunities with third-party service providers, as outlined in the child's Learning Plan.
Current In-Person Opportunities
In-Person Opportunities are currently available in the following areas:
- Bowen Island: K-9 academic classroom program
- Comox Valley: K-12 in-person opportunities
- Nelson: K-7 outdoor education programs
- North Vancouver: K-9 outdoor programs
- qathet Region: K-12 in-person opportunities
- Richmond: K-7 outdoor programs
- South Vancouver: K-7 outdoor programs
- Squamish: K-9 outdoor program
- Summerland: K-9 academic classroom program
- Vancouver: K-9 academic classroom program
- Victoria: K-7 outdoor program